2 Best Restaurants in Quebec City, Quebec

Seafood lovers, rejoice: Québec City now has its very own ocean-based restaurant, and a great one at that. Helmed by a team of seasoned chefs, this gourmet restaurant provides diners with flavorful, flawless, and generously sized dishes of anything from scallops to clams and marlin tatakis, all nicely complemented by delicate side dishes such as lentils, sorbet (yes, ice cream for dinner!), and edible flowers. It is a light-filled, beautifully appointed venue.

The most recent project of neighboring restaurant Chez Rioux & Pettigrew is a casual oyster bar that's quickly become the place to go for happy hour or a lengthy, relaxed dinner. You can either pop in for a few oysters and a drink before going to a concert, or you can sit back and enjoy the vintage furnishings, get to know the friendly waiters, and cut your gluttony some slack by ordering another glass of wine, and perhaps even dessert. In any case, oysters (of many varieties and origins) are the star here, presented on tiered platters and with many different toppings. In autumn, the oysters au gratin are not to be missed.